Sustainable Development Minister: Bahrain keen to launch initiatives aimed at adopting innovative green solutions September 30, 2022 Minister of Sustainable Development: Bahrain is keen to launch initiatives aimed at adopting innovative green solutions<br /> September 30, 2022 Creation time: 06:19 PM Last update: 06:19 PM Views: 2 Dubai, September 30 (BNA) Minister of Sustainable Development Noor bint Ali Al-Khalif affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to launch initiatives and strategies aimed at adopting innovative green solutions to achieve sustainable development goals and balance between economic growth and the sustainability of nature. and environmental resources. This came during her participation in the dialogue session on sustainable development in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which was held within the activities of the eighth session of the World Green Economy Summit, which is held under the patronage of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the State. And the ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The summit is being held in the United Arab Emirates under the theme “Leading Climate Action through Cooperation: The Roadmap to Achieving Carbon Neutrality”, with the participation of a large number of the most prominent climate action leaders, ministers and officials in all sectors of the country. Green economy and sustainable development from around the world. The minister said that the Kingdom of Bahrain has made great strides in implementing the sustainable development goals, including those related to energy, finance, food security and youth, which are the focus of the summit, in line with the principles of Bahrain’s economic vision. 2030, which is based on sustainability, competitiveness and justice.Al-Khalif also spoke about Bahrain’s commitment to implementing plans and projects related to climate change, which prioritize the participation of the international community in providing a safe environment for humanity. She noted that the Kingdom joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and ratified the Paris Agreement within the framework of this agreement. It announced its goal to reach zero neutrality in 2060, as well as its implementation of the afforestation plan, which aims to double the number of trees by increasing the number of mangroves by four times. It also noted other initiatives that aim to double renewable energy targets and reduce emissions by 30% by 2035, compared to a baseline in 2015. She added that the Kingdom of Bahrain intensified its efforts towards transitioning to a more efficient renewable energy system by launching the National Energy Efficiency Plan and the National Renewable Energy Plan. She referred to the role of Goal 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals, “Partnerships to Achieve the Goals”, considering that partnerships are essential for countries, especially in capacity development and knowledge exchange.In this context, Al-Khalif explained that the Kingdom of Bahrain is a member of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), which is one of the most important international bodies specialized in the field of green economy and includes 114 members of the network. The supervisory bodies of the financial and banking sectors in the world. Bahrain is also part of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, which brings together financial and economic policy makers from more than 75 countries to lead the global climate response and secure an equitable transition towards resilient, low-carbon development. The minister stressed that sustainability in the next stage should focus on achieving international climate ambitions, as the Kingdom of Bahrain has adopted the principle of sustainability at all stages of its development, whether at the economic, financial or environmental balance. At the conclusion of her participation, Al-Khalif pointed to the importance of exchanging information and experiences and strengthening partnerships with various countries to reach advanced solutions in all sectors of the green economy and sustainable development. She indicated the government’s continuous keenness to redouble its efforts to achieve sustainable development goals and to emphasize the adoption of smart solutions to contribute to maintaining the sustainability of a clean environment. AOQ Source link Related READ MORE HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman inaugurates the 29th Annual Bahrain Heritage Festival
September 30, 2022 Creation time: 06:19 PM Last update: 06:19 PM Views: 2 Dubai, September 30 (BNA) Minister of Sustainable Development Noor bint Ali Al-Khalif affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to launch initiatives and strategies aimed at adopting innovative green solutions to achieve sustainable development goals and balance between economic growth and the sustainability of nature. and environmental resources. This came during her participation in the dialogue session on sustainable development in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which was held within the activities of the eighth session of the World Green Economy Summit, which is held under the patronage of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the State. And the ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The summit is being held in the United Arab Emirates under the theme “Leading Climate Action through Cooperation: The Roadmap to Achieving Carbon Neutrality”, with the participation of a large number of the most prominent climate action leaders, ministers and officials in all sectors of the country. Green economy and sustainable development from around the world. The minister said that the Kingdom of Bahrain has made great strides in implementing the sustainable development goals, including those related to energy, finance, food security and youth, which are the focus of the summit, in line with the principles of Bahrain’s economic vision. 2030, which is based on sustainability, competitiveness and justice.Al-Khalif also spoke about Bahrain’s commitment to implementing plans and projects related to climate change, which prioritize the participation of the international community in providing a safe environment for humanity. She noted that the Kingdom joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and ratified the Paris Agreement within the framework of this agreement. It announced its goal to reach zero neutrality in 2060, as well as its implementation of the afforestation plan, which aims to double the number of trees by increasing the number of mangroves by four times. It also noted other initiatives that aim to double renewable energy targets and reduce emissions by 30% by 2035, compared to a baseline in 2015. She added that the Kingdom of Bahrain intensified its efforts towards transitioning to a more efficient renewable energy system by launching the National Energy Efficiency Plan and the National Renewable Energy Plan. She referred to the role of Goal 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals, “Partnerships to Achieve the Goals”, considering that partnerships are essential for countries, especially in capacity development and knowledge exchange.In this context, Al-Khalif explained that the Kingdom of Bahrain is a member of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), which is one of the most important international bodies specialized in the field of green economy and includes 114 members of the network. The supervisory bodies of the financial and banking sectors in the world. Bahrain is also part of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, which brings together financial and economic policy makers from more than 75 countries to lead the global climate response and secure an equitable transition towards resilient, low-carbon development. The minister stressed that sustainability in the next stage should focus on achieving international climate ambitions, as the Kingdom of Bahrain has adopted the principle of sustainability at all stages of its development, whether at the economic, financial or environmental balance. At the conclusion of her participation, Al-Khalif pointed to the importance of exchanging information and experiences and strengthening partnerships with various countries to reach advanced solutions in all sectors of the green economy and sustainable development. She indicated the government’s continuous keenness to redouble its efforts to achieve sustainable development goals and to emphasize the adoption of smart solutions to contribute to maintaining the sustainability of a clean environment. AOQ
